Ellis Island and the Peopling of America: The Official Guide

by Virginia Yans-McLaughlin, Marjorie Lightman, Ellis Island Foundation (Compiler)

Over 3 million people visit Ellis Island, the "Golden Door to America," every year. Ellis Island has become an invaluable resource center on immigration and genealogy as well as a national tourist attraction, widely praised for its excellent displays and informative exhibits. Now, the best of the Ellis Island Museum is available to readers everywhere from the Ellis Island-Statue of Liberty Foundation. Fascinating primary-source documents offer an exciting overview of Ellis Island, placing it in historical context with a concise history of immigration and global migration. This comprehensive guide is a must for anyone interested in immigration in general and Ellis Island in particular. Ellis A Reader and Resource Guide

209 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1997